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Old 03-06-2011, 04:35 PM
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this morning, when I went out into the garage I noticed a sizeable oil spot under the trike. It was in a peculiar spot way at the back under the rear fender. The left shock absorber bottom support bracket had oil on it and everything else seemed to be dry. I know the shocks have oil in them but where would it most likely be coming from. thanks in advance for any help.
 
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Originally Posted by greyfang
this morning, when I went out into the garage I noticed a sizeable oil spot under the trike. It was in a peculiar spot way at the back under the rear fender. The left shock absorber bottom support bracket had oil on it and everything else seemed to be dry. I know the shocks have oil in them but where would it most likely be coming from. thanks in advance for any help.
I had the same problem last summer, only it was the right shock. Some how I blew the seal on one of the bumps we have around here. Our HD shop replaced it under warrenty. I've since replaced my shocks with Legend Air Shocks and am waiting for the weather to change to try them out.

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Blew rear shock seal last year....replaced under warranty.
 
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Butch,
where did you get your baby moon hub caps, been looking for those and cannot find
them anywhere.
Thanks for your help
Dan
 
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Butch,
where did you get your baby moon hub caps, been looking for those and cannot find
them anywhere.
Thanks for your help
Dan
Dan,
Butch got his wheels and baby moons from WillyShiney. I've got a set of rears on order, but Joe Cutshall the owner is out of cores at the moment. He's waiting for some sets in progress to come back from his chromer. He's suposed to call me when they come in, so I can place my order. He should have the baby moons in stock. Just google him up and give him a call toll free.
 
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Butch got his wheels and baby moons from WillyShiney. I've got a set of rears on order, but Joe Cutshall the owner is out of cores at the moment. He's waiting for some sets in progress to come back from his chromer. He's suposed to call me when they come in, so I can place my order. He should have the baby moons in stock. Just google him up and give him a call toll free.
I also have Joe's front wheel spacers which cover the bolts to the brake rotors. Here are a couple more pic's.
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Originally Posted by 03 Softail
Butch,
where did you get your baby moon hub caps, been looking for those and cannot find
them anywhere.
Thanks for your help
Dan
Dan, here's his Joe web sight. www.willyshiny.com
Butch
 

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Butch: Nice to see that you are posting again. Where have you been?

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Butch: Nice to see that you are posting again. Where have you been?

Mike
Just laying low waiting for the winter to get over and my back to get stronger. About two weeks ago Doc told me I could do anything I wanted to except lift more then 50#, no jumping out of good airplanes, no bungee jumping, no swinging on rope swings, no jumping three wheelers, no jumping off of roof into the snow bank for the rest of my life. Man this guy is no fun. But I'm back and I can ride, so it can't be all bad, I still can ride the three wheeler and can't wait.
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